Joolz - Aer²

I would go joolz aer 2 and then get the carrycot

Joolz aer 2 and Nuna pipa URBN are what I’m doing for my nyc baby. This combo is most versatile for travel etc.

Agreed. Friends have the Yoyo which is typically the other main contender but are jealous of our AER2 and prefer it.

We have the Aer and love it for travel! We’ve taken it onto the plate and put it in the overheads no problem. Our son is 19 months now and still uses it, but does like to walk occasionally, but his stamina is low so it still get use! You’ll probably time you end up using it more than your original one, especially in London as it’s so light and easy to handle.

The new joolz aer 2 actually has a full recline. You can probably transition to it with a 1 or 2 month old if you feel confident and safe.

I saw them both in person today and the folded bugaboo looks clunky compared to the joolz which looks so nice and neat but I’m torn because: 1. Will I be annoyed about the recline having to unzip and re zip 2. Basket size - I could easily put in a whole nappy bag into the bugaboo but really struggled with the joolz 3. I really do like the lighter weight of the joolz tho, especially living in the city where there are so many bloody stairs! So will I be annoyed at the bugaboo because it’s heavier and less portable?!

We went with the Aer2 in the end! The lighter weight, and neater fold won out against the recline mechanism and whilst the bugaboo had the bigger basket the way its structured in front meant that the kids would always be resting their feet on what would be in the front of the basket and I remembered that really bugged me when we had the first bugaboo butterfly. And the basket access whilst not as open is ok because we don’t really carry much when we’re out and about and also because of needing to fold and unfold to navigate stairs we wouldn’t load it up much.

For the update in the recline mechanism and the footrest although to be honest makes not much difference overall because it’s small, and way the straps are tightened and bigger basket, yes. It also handles much smoother than the aer+ because of the slightly bigger wheels. One thing to note though that the footrest mechanism on the aer+ is very annoying, it kept popping out and one time we lost the metal bit that keeps it connected and also didn’t always stay up so if footrest is important to you then aer2

Hey, in same boat here and went to look at both and the you in shop. Yoyo 3 is an absolute no, the last on demo was struggling at certain times, is an easy one to rule out. Aer2 I found aesthetically just that bit better and feeling of being well built too and it glides a bit smoother when pushing it. I think the Aer2 is the winner been the two UNLESS.... you intend to use the stroller frequently and also have lots of storage in the basket. Based on advice from friends, they use their stroller 99% of the time after 7 8 months because it's just quick and easy when you're running around and not having to worry about space in the basket is just worthwhile, saves having to carry a backpack for example and other bits and bobs. If you think space in the basket isn't a deal breaker for what you're buying it for then I would say go for the Aer2, it seemed that bit better to me. I've ordered the butterfly 2, should be here next week, looking forward to it!!

I tried the butterfly 2 and joolz aer+ and thought the aer+ was better constructed. I bought the aer+, but then literally the day after taking it out, realized the bottom basket was a bit too small, and was a little annoyed by that - and ALSO found out about the joolz aer2, which hadn't been on my radar. The joolz aer2 has a larger basket, so that would've been perfect! I regret not considering the basket, and would've really preferred the aer2, but am (overall) very happy with the joolz aer+.

Love the Joolz Aer 2 for the city. It’s great for getting in and out of all stores/restaurants, yet still sturdy enough for imperfect sidewalks or gravel paths in Central Park. If I’m going out with my infant only, I’ll always choose the Joolz. That said, if I’m planning on spending a long day outside with both my infant and my 5 year old, I’ll opt for my Uppababy Vista, as I can put everything I could possibly need for the day (e.g., diaper bag, water bottles for everyone, my 5 yo’s soccer ball, the sweatshirts we’ll need in the morning but eventually throw off in the afternoon, etc), in the basket of the Vista. That’s not possible with the Joolz.

We have the Joolz aer 2 and really like it. The one hand folding is great but you do need two hands to fold the bumper bar. The recline is fine, we hold the back while we unzip so that we can slowly lower it. The storage basket holds a decent amount and the stroller is pretty sturdy. We fly a lot and have managed to take it in cabin most of the time and it fits in the overhead compartment. It stands up when folded and fits great in our car so we leave it in there most of the time.  We had the babyzen yoyo previously and sold it to get the joolz aer and it feels like a real upgrade. We used the yoyo for the first year with the baby kit for the first 6 months so can’t really say if the joolz aer is good for that stage. We have twins so need all the convenience we can get and the yo-yo’s folding mechanism was just too annoying to me. 

Late to the party but also compared both in real life in the store yesterday and went with the bugaboo butterfly 2. super interesting that you thought the bugaboo was flimsier! Inthought the joolz aer2 felt flimsier. Sizewise they felt the same... drivability was a little bit easier with joolz due to lighter weight, but it felt kind of cheap in comparison to the bugaboo and I thought the reclining mechanism as well as the folding mechanism were a little bit more awkward. The seat recliner with this little hook on the side vs all position reclining with the bugaboo... and that you need the zip to be closed for the joolz to fold it. The foot rest also felt a bit flimsy... But I think in the end both are probably very good travel strollers Are you happy with yours now?

If you do a lot of traveling, I think the Doona is worth it. I would never use it on a daily basis at home because it’s very low. But it’s very convenient for the airport and means you avoid bringing both a car seat and separate stroller. However, it is going to be a short-term investment because baby will grow out of it by a year. Then you would probably want a specific travel stroller. So you could consider a travel stroller with a lay-flat option or bassinet attachment now, you’d just also need to bring the car seat. For daily use we went with the Uppababy Vista and love it for our lifestyle. We use it primarily for walks around the neighborhood and nearby trail system, to bring to the park, etc. It is bulky and not as easy to bring in the car. Now that my son is older we actually use our travel stroller (Joolz Aer) a lot if we’re just going to the mall. For infant car seats we chose the Nuna Pipa Rx Lite and I’m so glad we went with a very lightweight option.

We have liked our Joolz Aer

Same, I guess we haven’t tried to recline it? I love the one handed fold and that it can fit overhead on the plane.

I think if you want an all-in-one with a vehicle-heavy lifestyle your best bets are: 1) Nuna triv next or swiv + car seat + bassinet 2) Joolz aer 2 + car seat adapters + compatible cart seat + bassinet We have the Joolz aer 2 and that stroller is magic. It can handle most terrains, has good suspension, and is very light. It does lay flat but in this setting the child is facing away from you. I think if I used this as my only stroller I would get the bassinet for first 6mo as it is a more comfortable place for baby for walks and they can also sleep in it for naps during day around house (we don’t have the joolz bassinet but have an Uppababy Cruz with bassinet as we do a lot of walking and some of this on uneven terrain). The Nuna trvl is nice but I don’t think it makes for as good as a daily stroller as the joolz. Thus the triv next or swiv may be better options here (though tradeoff is it’s a bit harder to travel with these). I baby wear a lot but do not feel it is a replacement for a bassinet. This is a debated topic tho, I have some friends who feel bassinets for strollers are of limited use. If I was you and was commited to a one stroller solution I’d do the Joolz and I’d either get bassinet up front (if you have the money to spare) or wait a few weeks and get it if you think you need it. Another option is incorporating doona for first year but this probably adds to overall cost and there are some complaints of safety of doona car seat which can be debated.

The Joolz Aer2 lays flat. I have it and I confirmed with Joolz Customer service before buying it that the U.S. version does. You can use your Amazon baby registry discount or get 10% off on their website

Have the Joolz aer2 and the wheels are great! It’s a great travel stroller

Joolz aer2 if you can get it in Europe or wait for it to come out in the US. They upgraded the wheels and it’s amazing

I can't comment on all of them but we've had a Bugaboo Fox and now a Donkey. I loved both but neither were a one-hand fold and definitely not lightweight or compact! The Cruz also doesn't fit those specifications either. We do also have a Joolz Aer which we got when my oldest was about 12 months old. I love it for day to day use. It's light weight and a really easy one handed fold (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g1dLtrOtceo) and is super compact in the car :)

Have been using the nuna triv next as our main stroller for the past year and just bought a joolz air2 this weekend as a secondary travel stroller!! Honestly really loved the nuna triv. We had a nuna pipa infant car seat and loved the ability to easily attach it to our stroller. After our baby was over 6 months we also loved how easy it was to switch between the car seat attachment and the main stroller seat. I also live in the suburbs traveling via car so the weight and stability of the stroller was perfect. Bought a joolz air2 this weekend for an upcoming trip. Def not as sturdy or smooth as the nuna triv next but we wanted something more portable for flights. But we also took a flight with the triv and it was also fine. Had to gate check it.

Joolz Aer (older model) is not full recline but newer models (Aer + and the new Aer 2) are. It’s a great stroller imo!

I love the new joolz aer 2! I just got it. Wish they had this when I was pregnant I wouldn’t haven’t gotten a bigger stroller

We just picked up the joolz aer 2 on sale at mamas and papas!

Hi! Sorry to hear you would’ve preferred the Butterfly 2 after seeing it in person. Is a return still possible? I got the Aer 2 yesterday after comparing both side by side in store. Your points are fair, but I personally found a few areas where the Aer 2 stood out better. At least IMO. My LO is 12M and prefers sitting upright — the Aer 2 has a more upright seat and feels more cushioned than the Butterfly 2. I’m also tall, so the higher handlebar was a big plus. My hands felt more naturally placed, and the grip was much better thanks to the textured finish (unlike the smooth plastic on the Butterfly 2). The foot latch was also more accessible for my big feet. I didn’t get to compare this against the Butterfly 2. But for Aer 2 I could hang our nappy backpack on the handle without it tipping over, even with no weight in the basket or a baby in the seat. That alone was a big win, even if the basket’s less accessible. That said, I do think the Aer 2 fabric creases more, which makes it look a bit less ‘premium’ compared to the Butterfly 2. It might bug me eventually, but for now, it’s something I am ok with.

Hi! Sorry for the late reply 🫣 The zip up and down with hook system to recline plus canopy fabric crease surprisingly did not bug me at all till today. If anything, I was more annoyed at the extra fabric that collects above my toddler’s head lol. Everything else is still on point. All in all, still loving it!

Thanks so much everyone. I ended up going with the Aer2!

I’ve been using the joolz aer2 for a week now, and I’ve seen the bugaboo butterfly 2 in person now as well. I also found the butterfly 2 flimsier BUT I loved the seat, buckles and recline feature much more than those of the aer2. I liked butterfly 2 ‘s seat much more because when you zip up the joolz aer2 to be upright, the fabric folds very uncomfortably very close to baby’s head. Mind my LO is 16mo so will definitely grow to sit very unconfortably on those folds. The butterfly2 is instead very neat and has a long seat which does not have this issue. I also preferred that the butterfly 2 has flexibility in the recline positions. The aer2 recline positions are either “too low [for my baby]” and “flat” - there’s no in between for baby to lean a bit but still see the world very well. I do like the weight and manoeuvrability of the aer2, but I think I would have preferred the butterfly2 actually. The butterfly2 also seemed pretty smooth to push. TLDR The main downsides of the butterfly2 compared to aer2 in my option are: feels flimsier; it is heavier; potentially accepted on board of less airline carriers due to bigger size; 2 year warranty as opposed to 10 year transferable warranty of aer2. The downsides of joolz aer2 vs bugaboo butterfly2 in my opinion are: potentially uncomfortable seat due to the fabric folds for taller/older babies; smaller basket; does not have a proper peekaboo window (only vents).

Joolz Aer is great for travel and everyday. Not great for rough terrain or if regular use involves needing to cart your groceries home in the basket. For car + sidewalk life + travel, it's fantastic. The Joolz Aer 2 also has an overnight approved bassinet so if you will be traveling during the newborn stage you wouldn't need to bring a separate bed.

Joolz Aer is great for travel and everyday. Not great for rough terrain or if regular use involves needing to cart your groceries home in the basket. For car + sidewalk life + travel, it's fantastic. The Joolz Aer 2 also has an overnight approved bassinet so if you will be traveling during the newborn stage you wouldn't need to bring a separate bed.

I have a travel stroller. Most people I know stopped using a full or mid-size stroller by the time their child reached 18 months. They bought a travel stroller. I did a ton of stroller research. I tried a lot of friends strollers. The Yoyo is tricky to close and has a small basket. I don’t like it. The aer also has a tiny basket. I had a Minu, not the strollers fault, someone crushed it by dropping their full size stroller on it at daycare. I replaced it with the Butterfly because my son is tall. I prefer the Minu. It folds even with stuff in the basket that's not the case with most travel strollers. Full and mid size strollers don't fit in boutique or cornerstone aisles. So you'll be leaving it outside. Also remember your 8 month old will be a 2 year old. Not all subway stations have elevators. You can't carry a mid-size stroller by yourself. You want something you can carry with one hand your child's hand in the other.

Also a Cruz and ergo family. The big attraction for me was the price point. Yes I loved the aer and the butterfly, but holy heck was I not about to drop $600+ for a stroller that isn’t even my main one.

We just used a Joolz Aer with ride on board for our 5/3 yos in the Azores. It has a seat. I could easily push it on the narrow sidewalks alone one handed and it was fab in the airport. Anything heavier/bigger would be hard to maneuver on narrow sidewalks. Depending on the city it might be ok but I really did like the narrow width of the Aer in that context.

We have a Cruz and an Aer and use the Aer way more. Very comfy travel stroller. Fits easily in the car, one hand fold, basket is still big enough to carry a few things. We use the Cruz when we’re going for a bigger shopping trip at the market but the Aer does most of the heavy lifting. We have two kids and both have the ride on boards.

I have a Cruz and an aer and wish I just got the Nuna trvl instead. Please note the Cruz is almost the same size as a vista

I would’ve bought Joolz for a newborn since it has a newborn bassinet attachment which the Butterfly lacks, but for a toddler - team Butterfly all the way!

This is maybe an unpopular opinion but I think it’s hard to find one that does everything. We got the bugaboo fox 5 as our main pram (we’re in the UK) and it’s brilliant, but we also have a Joolz AER+ for travel and for throwing in the car for certain situations. I think the Joolz AER with the additional bassinet would be a good option if you’re keen for something lightweight. I could probably have survived having only the Joolz and a baby carrier.

We have a bugaboo fox 5 and a Joolz AER. Hilariously we’re now expecting another so we’ll need a double 🤣 oops

Sorry this is probably the least helpful response ever but I was between the same two, went to John Lewis to look at them all and ended up getting the Joolz AER. It was by far the best of the three. I love it.

Joolz AER!! I LOVE IT. It has an easy one handed fold, it’s like pushing air, it lies flat, the sun canopy is huge, and it fits as cabin luggage. LOVE IT.

I ended up ordering the Joolz stroller + bassinet combo in the Amazon sales! gonna try it out and return if not sturdy enough. I can let you know!

ok I'm back!! trying it out n my neighborhood really helped me decide its not the right choice for me! I went on a 30 minute walk on sidewalks with some hills. because the strroller is so light, it puts more effort on you to keep it steady and that got tiring QUICKLY and i usually do that walk with no problem. becaues at every driveway on the sidewalk it wants to roll towards the street. also if i crossed the street, the wheels would have trouble getting up the driveway ramps and i'd have to tilt it. also do you ever like lean elbows on a grocery cart to text on your phone? if i tried that on the Joolz because its so light it would buckle. and the underneath storage is very very minimal. it wouldnt fit a diaper bag, maybe just a big handbag. and because the stroller is so light you wouldnt be able to hang a diaper bag from the handle. that being said it definitely was easy to fold, the bassinet with it was cute and the forest green color was gorgeous. i think it would be fine if youre just going to the mall/grocery/appointments, but any kind of outside walking to go to the park or the beach would be undoable with this long term i think

Chiming in to recommend the Joolz Aer. It’s great. US regulation doesn’t allow totally flat recline but baby can sleep in it comfortably. The EU version does have flat recline. You can also get adapters to plop your infant car seat onto it. 

I’m so surprised at everyone mentioning the UPPABABY? That shit is heavy duty and IMO not what the OP is looking for at all. I’d highly recommend the joolzaer. Travel friendly, extremely lux European brand and allows bassinet attachment/ car seat so it’s perfect to use from birth. If you are in a typical urban/city living it will be perfect. If you are in rough terrain, might not be the most ideal but it’s under 7Kg, 8kg basket & fits everywhere and anywhere!!

This is what we’ve settled on, plus a Doona because we do a lot of plane travel and it seems convenient for that while they’re still little. 

Ditto! It’s great.

We love the Joolz Aer, no complaints. It’s our only stroller. One handed fold is amazing, and the strap too.

Yes! I have had the Joolz Aer for 21 months now. One of the reasons I got it was because of the smooth handling and wheels not getting stuck . My sister had a couple different strollers that I hated on city sidewalks cause they weren’t smooth and the wheels randomly stick. I have love the Joolz Aer.

The Joolz Aer has a bassinet attachment that still allows the stroller to fold up.

I only have the Joolz Aer and haven't wanted or needed anything else. It just comes down to personal preference. I don't think everyone needs two strollers in NYC. But I think there are some people whose needs or preferences require them to have two. I personally hated my sister's huge strollers, in the city and in the suburbs. I find the Joolz Aer the perfect size for city life and very robust.

Don't fall for the Uppababy hype. While it is a well built stroller,. it is overkill and after using other lightweight strollers feels way too heavy. They are also too big to travel with imo, even in cars unless you have a big SUV or Van. Great if all you are doing is walking flat ground to the park. One exception is possibly for the first couple months when your baby can't hold their head up yet, then it is nice to have a stroller with a bassinet or car-seat compatible options. Maybe see if you can borrow one for those couple months and then switch to something lighter after. Or just use a carrier for those months. (Although the Joolz does have a bassinet option also) If I was starting over I'd probably just go with one of the Joolz light weight stroller that also is easy to travel with. I've heard good things about the yoyo also. We took the Joolz Aer to Europe, fit in the overhead compartment and handled the cobble stone streets great.

Having just purchased a travel stroller, we looked at the stokke yoyo, bugaboo butterfly, uppababy minu v3, silvercross jet 5, and joolz aer -- all comply with most overhead cabin sizing. I would recommend also purchasing the stroller case/carrier so it looks more like a standard carry-on. Some airline staff might make you gate-check regardless of size once they see that it is a stroller. Having the cover/case will reduce that issue.

Another vote for the Joolz Aer. We started with the Uppababy Cruz with an Uppababy infant carseat for our 10 month old. I still like the Cruz with the regular stroller seat for days with heavy walking but the Aer is so much more compact/light yet still high quality. The one hand fold mechanism is great too.

I’ve used my Joolz Aer for the last 4 years and absolutely love it. We recently got the Cybex Beezy for our second baby and my husband likes it slightly more for bumpier terrain.

I know it's not on your list but I tried out a few travel strollers at Nordstrom (Libelle, Joolz Aer, Uppababy Minu, and one of the Nunas) and ended up going with the Uppababy Minu. It's supposed to fit in an overhead bin but can't confirm. Ergobaby Metro was on our list.

I love our Joolz Aer, I reckon we use it more than our regular pram which is the uppababy Cruz. It’s a one handed fold and only 6kgs. Been on multiple flights within Australia and international and never had any issues.

I had it thrown in with my first Uppababy pram - i live metro melbourne and found the wheels to always tilt to one side ie super sensitive to uneven pavement. Ended up buying joolz aer and much sturdier! Heard great things about bugaboo butterfly too if want bigger basket space

Love the sturdiness of my Joolz Aer! 

Mine is called the Joolz Aer and it was amazing. Super light and folds up small. Put all stroller basket items in a packing cube so we could grab the cube and fold up the stroller and jump right into the tram.

This one has been great for us. Nice and easy fold down while traveling is key.

I have the joolz aer and it’s been great. It’s in great condition after multiple trips and gets used at least once a week. It gets used as much as our vista. I don’t know the concern about the zipper recline but we’ve never had an issue with it!

I love the joolz aer. My only complaint is that the basket is very small. It is the perfect travel stroller. We travel a ton via plane and train. It also folds up nicely for restaurants and appointments

We got the skip 3 recently and am loving it so far. Had the yoyo 2 previously that I got second hand off fb marketplace and so many little things annoyed me so I wanted to replace it. Also liked the Joolz aer bt the price was a bit steep and skip was just a bit cheaper. Bugaboo looks good too (sister has it) but it didn’t have a bassinet option that I wanted in case for bubs coming in November.

We have a Joolz Aer in a major city and love it.

It doesn’t lay totally flat but I love the Joolz Aer for airplane travel and everyday use. The one-handed fold can’t be beat and it rides so smoothly.

Love the Joolz Aer. I've put in hundreds of miles with it and it's still going strong. I keep waiting for the wheels to eventually wear down. I carry it up and down subway stairs, take it on the bus, etc. Someone had given us a much heavier duty Uppa Baby stroller that we used like three times then never again because we found the Joolz so much more manageable.

We use a travel stroller 100% of the time, two kids. I almost bought a Yoyo but stopped at Spouts on Union to test it and the Joolz Aer was far easier to close one handed than the Yoyo. So I recommend that. Its about 20 months old of daily use and wheels are fine. My first kid I had a heavy larger stroller and I’d hit corners and doors in stores all the door and one time the BART elevator was broken and then the escalator stairs broke half way up. Because it was mid day and lots of SF folks are peter panning themselves, no one helped me drag it upstairs. That sucked. That was the last time I used that stroller and transitioned 100% to travel stroller use. Also my first kid preferred to be baby carriered. My 2nd kid hated it after infancy - so each their own there.

I've just flown with my 16 month old and we rented a Joolz Aer to try. My friend has a Butterfly which I've borrowed in the past. Personally I preferred the Joolz slightly, it just felt more maneuverable and lightweight. Both of them fold really easily with one hand, I'm not sure one is better than the other really. Though one advantage of the Butterfly is that it is more popular so it seems much easier to find secondhand and cheaper. Honestly I think you'll be happy with either so maybe just get whatever you can find cheaper.

We have the uppababy vista for our main, and then the joolz aer for our travel stroller, and we love it. I went up to Albee Baby on the UWS and tried out all the folding mechanisms (I’d definitely recommend that if you can swing it - they’re so helpful and it was so informative for me). IMO, the joolz was the only true one-hand fold. It was also super light and I loved the stroller strap to carry. We’re about to take it to Europe for a week or so, and based on what everyone told me, it’s going to make the airport a breeze.

We have a Vista and a travel stroller (Joolz Aer, but were close to getting a Minu). We love both. I would definitely go Minu as main stroller over Cruz. The upside for the Vista is that it’s a tank (we do full grocery shopping with it) and it is expandable to a double which we now use with 2 kids. The Cruz (IMO) has none of the benefits of either (not expandable for 2, still big/heavy to have in trunk, can’t try to sneak it in for overhead). Friends have used the Minu/Joolz/Nuna TRVL as their primaries and as long as they’re not trying to carry large loads in the basket, they’ve been happy with it. Our sidewalks are beat up, and the Vista made pushing a stroller a dream, but in our Aer we have been able to navigate just fine. (For reference we’ve probably put thousands of miles on our Vista and hundreds on the Aer). The one handed open/close on the Aer for us has been a game changer, and was so clutch when we visited NYC and were navigating the subways which don’t have elevators. It also fits in overhead. Minu is a direct competitor so I think it has the same perks (only diff is that it isn’t certified to meet the airplane requirements unless if they’ve shrunk it slightly, though friends managed to sneak it in overhead). Hope that helps!

With the amount of cobbles you will encounter in Italy you need something with good suspension. It was as good as  non existent on the metro plus so if it's ergobaby you are keen on you should definitely consider the metro 3 over the older versions. Joolz aer also has great suspension but is also too expensive for a compact stroller IMO. 

Would you hire something? Could buy a yo-yo and hire the bassinet bit? Joolz Aer is also fab

If you are planning on only walking in the city, meaning flat sidewalks and parks and such, I think a compact travel stroller will be fine. We have a high quality stroller that’s quite bulky that we used a lot in the beginning, but we also took walks on more even terrain where the big wheels were needed. It took up most of our trunk whenever we went anywhere. So after a year we bought one of those compact travel strollers (Jools Aer+) and we’re very happy with it. If we lived in a small apartment in the city, it would have been enough for us.

We love our Joolz Aer! We didn’t get it until baby was a year old though, so we don’t have the bassinet, but I’m seriously considering getting that as well for our second child. We have the Joolz Geo2 as well, which is also very well-loved, but the difference in transportability is pretty significant. The Geo means an entire trunk full of stroller, while the Aer folds up and fits in the leg room behind the driver’s seat. It rides really smoothly, the biggest struggle is curbs and potholes. We took it on holiday and went on a nature walk, and when the terrain was too uneven for a bit, it was so easy to just carry our kid and lift the stroller over the tricky path.

Joolz aer makes a great second stroller. It’s well built and really compact.

We literally got rid of our Uppa Baby and just use our Joolz aer now. We used the bassinet or a car seat until she was about five months. It’s amazing. I love it.

The Joolz Aer is a great NYC option! I personally have the Bugaboo Butterfly, which I've heard is quite comparable to the Aer. I also have a much larger stroller but I find myself reaching for the travel stroller (Bugaboo Butterfly, in your case the Aer) far more often. I believe it's actually the smartest move to go with a travel stroller if you live in NYC. Sometime elevators don't work at the subway and you need a quick easy fold, with a one handed carry -- boom, Aer checks that box. Sometimes you need to jump in a cab and again have an easy fold -- boom, Aer. Going out to dinner or walking into a shop you want something compact that can fold down easily if need be; again the Joolz Aer has you covered here. And yes, to answer your question the wheels can handle the city for sure. The question you may run into is if you also want something bigger for grocery runs, park picnics, etc where you just need more cargo space. Many NYC parents (myself included) ultimately realize they need two strollers. But if I had to pick one, I'd go with the travel stroller. By the way, I work at GoodBuy Gear and I'm writing from this account. Check out our website if you want an open box Joolz Aer (or Butterfly) at a great deal. And holler with any other questions!

I strongly recommend you look into a good quality travel stroller. We have the joolz aer and it quickly became our “main” stroller. That thing rules.

Get a high quality travel stroller!! We have the joolz aer and love it. We have two kids now and use a wagon when we need to lug them both around. Or just take the joolz and a baby carrier so the 3yo and the 10mo can swap in and out. We had the car seat adaptors which we used for the first 6 or so months. Highly recommend.

Vista is super popular in our area, but IMO Bugaboo makes a better product. We got the Joolz Aer for travel and it’s amazing. For travel I’d say Jooz Aer, then Nuna Trvl, then Bugaboo Butterfly, then Uppababy Minu in that order. The Yoyo is also good if you need to travel a lot internationally.

Either another joolz aer or Austlen entourage. The entourage is massive but so great for situations that require a lot of walking. You can collapse it to make it a bit shorter, but to be honest, it will be a bit annoying finding parking for it inside Disney. But you’ll probably love it for everything else. We use the fold down seat for our toddler and baby site in the front. It will take up a large part of your trunk. But that’s kind of what you get with a double tank. Another joolz are will give you ultimate flexibility when it comes to the fact that it’s small and ultra portable.

I had a Yoyo and hated it, so got an Aer instead. I’m a lot happier with the Aer.

If you can afford it, go for the joolz aer it's truly the best! I think the new version will have a full recline

We use the Joolz Aer as our only stroller. We live in a country where we mostly move by car and there are not my “off roads” paths. We are also expats so we travel a lot internationally and we bring the stroller with us in the cabin. Baby is now almost 1 year old and we are still very happy with this decision. I think the Aer is nice because it’s a travel stroller but also not that tiny and it comes with the bassinet (we also have the European version that lays completely flat). Edit to add: keep in mind that it’s not safe to use the car seat for longer than 30 minutes when the baby is less than 3 months old. Also some babies don’t like the car seat so they don’t sleep well in it. I would look into a travel stroller that also has a bassinet (like to Joolz or the Yoyo)

I live in the UAE and most people here have a travel stroller as their main one. The reason is we tend to travel a lot, and we move mostly by car so it’s better to have somenthing light. I think the Yoyo is the most common one, everyone I know is happy with it. We decided to buy the Joolz Aer (we have the + but I think now they are realising the 2). We preferred it with respect to the yoyo because, while still being a travel stroller, it’s slightly bigger and also fully reclinable which is a nice feature to have in the first months (we also bought the bassinet but my son outgrew it when he was 4 months old) but also later if the baby is taking a nap. We are still very happy with it!

Hi :) yes I find the Joolz Aer still super easy to manouvre in cafes and restaurants and I agree that the it’s odd that the Yo-yo is not fully reclinabile (I have more than one friend who also realised this around 4/5 months). The only con with Joolz for me is the way you adjust the inclination, it’s a little impractical expecially if the baby is laying in it. I saw that they are now selling the Joolz Aer 2 in Europe and they partially fixed this problem, and also added the bumper bar and the leg rest (we had to buy these separately). The basket should also be a little bigger. I saw the other week that Momestore is still selling the + model but maybe it might be worth waiting for the new model!

I only have the Joolz aer and love it. I live in a walkup so a heavy stroller was out of the question. The basket is a bit small, but I’ve added a storage net on the back of the seat that really helps We go to the park nearly every day and have no issues getting around

It’s also so so so heavy. I couldn’t lift it by myself. We got the Joolz Aer and it’s incredible and compact and comes with car seat attachment.

Joolz Aer all the way! I have that and the Peg Perego Agio Z4 which we had hoped to use as a double stroller, until baby 2 took 4 years to arrive. Both of the strollers are great, but if I had to choose only one I'd choose the Joolz every day of the week. Great little stroller, easy fold, so compact, so easy to toss into the trunk, I can even carry it and my kid at the same time if necessary for whatever reason. We bought it when we took an international trip so we could put it in the overhead, but it's the stroller we grab most at home these days too. Perfect for city life. Only caveat is that we didn't use the Joolz during the newborn phase. Up until about 6 months, we'd use the Peg Perego with the carseat and parent-facing options.

We have the Aer (got it before Aer+ came out) and have been using it for more than a year and a half. I have the bumper bar (I wish I could use the Aer + one that folds with it!) but chose not to get the footrest and haven’t really had an issue with it. My 2 year old is on the tall side and still has tons of room to grow. I haven’t flown with it but would have no hesitation to. I picked it because the fold was smoother, it is so incredibly easy! The storage is a bit smaller but that wasn’t a deal breaker for me. We use it as our main stroller Monday to Friday for walking to daycare and small errands and can keep it folded up easily at the front door of our condo. From the reviews I read the Joolz was a bit smoother than the Bugaboo but I guess it seems to go either way with different opinions, if you can try them both out that would probably be a good idea.

I ended up with 2 with that setup: a full size one that’s great on all terrain/weather (I have the bumbleride era) and a travel stroller we use day to day for shorter trips and can fit in a car or take on a trip if we fly (we got the joolz aer). The combo has been perfect!

Have you looked at the Joolz aer? Honestly I loved having the option of a bassinet and I used it way more than I thought. I didn’t have one with my first and hugely regretted it tbh so I made sure I had that option with my second

I’ve done both. I like the Uppababy full size stroller since it’s a lot easier on uneven sidewalks/potholes, and it’s nice to have all the extra storage for groceries, etc. I’ve also done the travel-sized Joolz Aer and it gets the job done but nowhere as smooth as the Uppababy, and there’s very little storage. We were able to keep the strollers in the lobby of our (walk up) building, so the folding wasn’t a top priority

I’m traveling tomorrow with my Doona and Joolz Aer. We are bringing the Doona on the plane and gate checking the stroller. I have the bassinet on the Joolz which is why I can’t put it in the overhead bin.

Same! The internet talked me into the YOYO and it sucks. Love my Joolz Aer!

Second this, I love my Joolz. It's basically my primary pram at this point, I love it. No issues on a Qantas Domestic flight either.

I have a Joolz Aer and love it (with the foot rest attachment), my son is 11mo and 90 percentile too and fits fine. I use this pram far more than my Redsbaby nuvo and that's because it's just easier to take around. We've had no issues travelling with it, and my son has slept in it perfectly too. I am however contemplating getting the redsbaby skip3 once I have tested/seen reviews because I feel like where the Joolz lacks, the redsbaby is so good (better basket space + better recline). In saying that, I'm very happy with my Joolz and I'd be happy to keep that, I just feel a sense of loyalty to redsbaby haha!

Redsbaby by far. I had the Joolz Aer and I upgraded to the redsbaby. The recline, the upright seat, the basket, the sun cover. I find them all far better than the Joolz!

I will say I feel like the Joolz was slimmer when folded but still would go for the redsbaby

I have a Joolz and a Cruz but couldn’t manage a Cruz up a flight of stairs. If I were you I’d look at the mid level vs full size or travel, based on what you’ve shared (suspension + light enough for stairs). This seems like Bugaboo Dragonfly, Nuna Swiv/Triv territory to me. But one thing that will be super helpful is if you can get somewhere to test drive and see the fold / carry for yourself!

To me people are usually between bugaboo butterfly, uppababy minu, aer Joolz. If you don’t need it to fit in overhead compartment for flights then Nuna TRVL maybe. Agree with the other poster if you can go somewhere to test drive and do the fold etc, see handlebar height, basket size, that’s usually most helpful. For example on the surface Joolz and Bugaboo seem soo similar but for whatever reason I kept bumping into things with the Bugaboo (using the dummy doll inside for weight) so I went for Joolz. Good luck!

Seconding the Joolz AER!

The trike is not easier to bring up and down the stairs 😂. I have a joolz aer and it’s way easier to pop it up and down and sling it over my shoulder than move the trike which is light but bulky as hell. I strongly recommend not going that direction. Does your toddler go up and down the stairs by themselves? Can you explain more about it being too much to handle? I find the travel stroller so easy to break down/sling over my shoulder. Is it just the weight? I haven’t tried that stroller but it’s half the weight. Does it have a strap/one hand fold?

We just flew with the joolz aer and it was great. We chose it over some of the others because of the one handed fold (I highly recommend getting one with these). I saw someone with a cybex that was teeny tiny but not sure if it has the 1 hand

We’ve flown with our Cruz and a joolz aer and it’s honestly night and day. You could definitely do it, it’s just bulky to get through security. It’s really just a personal choice. The aer reclined pretty far back though

We love our Joolz Aer. It’s a one hand fold and fits in the overhead bin. You can attach a car seat and a rider board.

Had the Joolz Aer and it worked fine as our sole stroller. Light, compact, and held up like new despite walking it everyday in every weather for hours at a time. When our kid got bigger and more opinionated, we switched to the Nuna TRVL purely for some very petty, personal preferences. We gifted the Joolz to a family friend who love it.

We have the Joolz Aer and I wished we had gotten this and the Hub from the get go. So easy to maneuver, does well over the uneven sidewalks that we realized were everywhere and lightweight.

I bought my Joolz for “$610” on sale but used the Amazon baby discount which was like an additional 10 or 15% off, plus using discounted Amazon gift cards (5% off from Woolies or something). I think in total I got the pram for around $500 with the foot rest as well. I also previously bought a second hand Joolz aer from marketplace and washed the fabric and it came up like new, that one was around $350. I then sold it once I bought the Aer+. I love it so much, it stands up on its own when folded which was a must for me. We went to Asia last month and it was so easy to manoeuvre around and fold up to store aside in the small shops. Had no issues taking it on board Singapore airlines using the included bag cover. It’s super sturdy as well, really happy with it.

In terms of mosquito nets, we got one from Amazon to cover the Joolz and that worked quite well.

Bugaboo Kangeroo plus Turtle infant car seat is what we went for, no issues and great for uneven sidewalks due to larger wheels. Joolz Aer for travel. We will need a convertible car seat eventually but the Bugaboo travel set (bassinet/car seat and now regular seat) is super ideal!

This is really cool! But I wouldn’t have split the Joolz Aer and the Joolz Aer +. The plus is the newest model, you can’t buy the Joolz Aer anymore. They aren’t two separate strollers actively available for purchase you can choose between. I noticed you didn’t have the original Vista or Cruz and only the V2 listed for example. I assume that not everyone said V2 for those as so it’s kind of the same thing. Really cool research!

I think it depends on a lot of things! We have both, and I love our travel stroller (Joolz Aer) but I couldn’t use it for everyday. I walk to the grocery store with my babe often and the basket on it is way too small. We go on walks in forests and on non stable ground, plus it snows where I live and the wheels wouldn’t be able to handle it. Also with how much I use my stroller I don’t think the travel stroller would last. Small and compact is great for travel but it takes away from longevity if used daily. Maybe none of that matters to you though! You have to consider how often you use your stroller, where you use your stroller, your climate, your activities etc…

Totally! I love our Joolz Aer but its purpose was specifically for travel so I wanted something extremely light, that could fly well. It’s survived 12+ flights and it’s perfectly sturdy for our purposes but it only gets at most 2 months of abuse a year lol!

100% Joolz aer. It’s actually been our only pram since birth. It’s made trips on planes to Scotland, Singapore and Japan. Absolutely unbeatable, light, adaptable, great one handed fold and comfy! No other option IMO !

I hate the uppababy. It's really bulky, if you want a lightweight stroller, I highly recommend the joolz aer. I live in a city and take it on transit all the time, it's easy to fold and unfold and is super light.

I'm really surprised by the amount of people recommending using carseat strollers. Baby can't lie flat in those! They are not recommended as your every day stroller, you need a bassinet attachment. Personally, we went with the evenflo 360, had a cheap bassinet stroller (bugaboo) and then switched to joolz aer once baby could sit up comfortably. 

I recommend getting a high quality travel stroller over a full sized one (bugaboo butterfly, joolz aer, or yoyo). I have both and most people much prefer the travel stroller except for my 6’3” husband (travel strollers don’t have adjustable handlebars). It’s so light and compact and eventually your kid gets heavy enough that the full sized stroller feels hefty when pushing.

Try it at albee baby... We pick the butterfly for the one hand fold . The fold in butterfly is much easier than jool aer. Quick easy and biggest basket for all travel stroller

We have a vista and a joolz aer. I understand you don’t want the vista but what about the Cruz which is slightly smaller? The suspension on this larger stroller class is SO nice if you’re doing miles of walking like we are. If you don’t go on super long walks then a single compact foldable stroller like joolz aer or yoyo should suffice. Also the storage in the vista is awesome for grocery shopping etc

Joolz aer by far. You’ll see it everywhere, it’s always the most popular on such threads. We have the + and they’ve just brought out the 2 so you can probably get lower models for cheaper now. It was our main buggy for a good while too. I’m mad we didn’t get it sooner!

We also love our Joolz aer! I was actually able to throw it into a suitcase and check it!

It’s not that big. It fit in the trunk of a small hatchback (Subaru crosstrek) very easily. And it’s a one handed folding stroller which is so much nicer than the monstrous Uppababy Vista (though has less space etc). We used the Joolz as soon as we took our first plane ride which was 4 months in. It’s super light, fits in overhead bin, and very sturdy. It’s survived about 20+ plane rides, we traveled a ton with it. You will want the adapter to connect the Nuna Pipa to the Joolz, if you go with that system. https://a.co/d/gKhedQ5

I recommend Joolz Aer. We have it. It’s compact , it’s light. It goes up to 22kg. Eddit: The stroller has 3 positions: flat, incline and sitting up

I haven't flown with it, but I use Joolz aer day to day. The handling is absolutely miles better than my previous flimsy travel pushchair, the fold and carry strap are great, and the canopy and rain cover are really high quality. Downsides are the zip down recline isn't the most convenient and you have to buy expensive extras that should come with it (footrest, bumper bar). First I bought a cheap travel pushchair thinking I wouldn't use it often, but ended up using it all the time for nursery run and bus/tube - and I always hated the canopy and getting it up kerbs. And eventually I bought an expensive one anyway for baby 2...

We have the aer and have recently used on both BA and Jet2 in the cabin with no issues. I think it’s a great stroller! Only slight annoyance is you have to buy the handle bar separately (another £40!!)

We have the Joolz Aer and I really like it

Also have a Cruz as our main - check out the Joolz Aer for travel, we love it and end up using it more than the Cruz.

I also got the Joolz Aer. We love to travel and have no where to store a huge stroller so we decided to start with a travel one and if we feel limited, buy a bigger one. But I see so many people in my city just rocking a yoyo or Joolz aer sized stroller so I think it’s more than enough!

Joolz aer!

Joolz aer is the best pram ever I love it. The yoyo 3 was recalled if I’m not mistaken? John Lewis told me that.

I recommend this as a main buggy as well! . It’s literally the best. I have this and a running buggy which is a cheap chuck about think I use for ‘dirtier’ walks.

Get the Joolz Aer!!!! It’s the best! You can also use your car seat with adapters for the first few months before the baby can support herself. We use it SO much! We have the uppababy vista too and our nanny uses it to take the baby around but in truth we could have skipped it and just had the Joolz

We live in Europe and use a joolz aer. Cobbles are bumpy but tbh my kid loves it and thinks they’re fun.

Really like my Juulz Aer - some colours of the first generation go on sale occasionally and you can snag a good deal.

Love mine too!

I own both a Babyzen Yoyo and a Joolz Aer. We use both for travel and here is my view on both: 1) Joolz Aer folds up with one motion; Babyzen Yoyo has a two step process. If you are on your own with a baby, the Jools Aer makes a lot more sense; please note, the Babyzen Yoyo has a smaller footprint when folded. 2) You can't fold the Joolz Aer if the belly bar is attached (it has to be removed prior to folding); you can fold-up the Babyzen Yoyo with the belly bar attached (but it will not fold as compact). You can fold the Joolz Aer with the footrest attached (it retracts). You can fold up the Babyzen Yoyo with the footrest attached but you need to re-position it in a certain way before folding and after folding. 3) Joolz Aer is not universally accepted as a cabin-friendly pram - often you have to prove to the check-in staff that it can fold compact; the Babyzen Yoyo is universally accepted by check-in staff 4) Joolz Aer can be wheeled down an airplane aisle but can knock into seats; Babyzen Yoyo easily wheels down aisles because it is slightly narrower 5) Joolz Aer will flip over when a heavy rucksack is hung on the handlebar; Babyzen Yoyo will not easily flip over 6) The Joolz Aer basket is a good shape and can store a lot; the Babyzen Yoyo basket is an awkward shape but can store a little bit more 7) Both the Joolz Aer and Babyzen Yoyo have adapters that can mount car seats (when our daughter was a baby, we used to fly with our Cybex car seat) 8) The seat angle of the Joolz Aer is better than the Babyzen Yoyo. The Joolz Aer is more upright and gives more back support. I bought the pram sit-up straps for the Babyzen Yoyo, but they didn't make much difference 9) We didn't like the bassinets for either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo - they were too low and could cause back ache. We bought the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 with its bassinet instead - the bassinet was a good height 10) Joolz Aer spares can only be ordered from Joolz direct - there are also no authorised dealers that handle repairs (in the UK where we live). Babyzen Yoyo spares can be bought from eBay and there are authorised places that can do repairs. Joolz Aer have a better guarantee - we broke the basket frame and they sent a replacement for free 11) You can push the Babyzen Yoyo with one hand - it's less effort pushing that the Jool Aer. However, the Joolz Aer has a smoother ride and soaks up the bumps better than the Babyzen Yoyo - I guess because it has a slightly bigger footprint 12) The Joolz Aer is slightly more expensive than the Babyzen Yoyo in the UK Personally, there isn't much difference in either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo. My wife prefers the Joolz Aer and I prefer to Babyzen Yoyo. If you have a baby, the Joolz Aer is going to be more practical and more stable. The Babyzen Yoyo is better for toddlers, where stability is less of an issue

>That being said everytime I bring pram on as carry on they ask if it’s a yoyo and they seem to think only yoyo are allowed on plane but no one has ever stopped me and we fly roughly once a month We don't fly anywhere near that frequently but also have been asked the same thing and just say yes and they don't question us. I also love the Joolz, it handles a lot better than other buggies.

Joolz aer is our only stroller. Never want anything bigger. I use a tote or backpack like I always did. Eta the one hand fold is critical to me for things like the bus and holding the other stuff I need.

You will likely want a bigger stroller and then a travel stroller. Buy a used Cruz on marketplace and use the snug seat or bassinet And buy a joolz aer, they can use it around 4m or so

Have you tried the Joolz aer? Is very light and easy to fold. You can buy it used in marketplace for a good price

Joolz aer! Awesome stroller and meets all tour requirements

I love our Joolz Aer and if I didn’t have a hand-me-down Cruz, I’d probably look into adapters for a travel stroller for the car seat and/or bassinet. The aer handles so well. I can push it one handed. I don’t think you need something more heavy duty if you’re on well maintained sidewalks or paths. I’d start with a travel stroller and if you find you do want something else, look for a used Cruz or similar. Do not get a Vista. They’re big and bulky. I bought one used a few months ago because it was an incredible price and I’m already considering selling it. I could see liking it if you had the space and two kids close together in age.

I can’t comment on the YOYO, but we have the Joolz Aer and I love it, I use it as my every day pram. I went to try them out in the shop (Aer vs Bugaboo) and they said they didn’t even bother stocking the YOYO anymore because people never went for it after trying all 3, mainly due to the fold being more complex.

Yeh, I had to travel like 3 weeks before the skip3 came out so bought the Joolz Aer but if I was buying today I would likely get the skip3. Value seems a lot better than the other leading ones! OP didn’t mention the age of their child because this would influence me. Some older kids want to be pretty upright which the skip3 and Jools Aer are good for. Some may be happier being on a slight recline or are younger and need lots of recline which the skip2 has without the need to purchase the bassinet, unlike the joolz and the skip3.

I have the older Joolz aer and love it. The current model lies flat, folds easily and can be unfolded with one hand, fits in plane overhead compartment, and is lightweight but sturdy and decent ‘suspension’. It’s my daily pram and I’ve taken it on 5 overseas trips plus many miles in the city and trains/overground. I’ve used it with a Lascal buggy board (I think the mini board, but the Lascal fitting guide website indicates all boards should work with the Joolz aer and aer+) with no issues. but for me buggy board has mostly been to carry a bag or suitcase - my kid is pretty happy in the pram still.

We have joolz aer that has traveled to asia and back. I have 2 friends who have it as well. We do gate check bc i find having carry on + stroller in the plane is a hassle. It does fit into the overhead.

We did Vancouver Singapore (16h) with our 18mo last January. We paid full price for all 3 of us for extra leg room and we used cosco scenera for car seat and joolz aer for travel stroller. We gate checked the stroller bc flight was full. Didn't bring toys, just brought snacks. And we took red eye flight. Bring carrier. She thankfully slept for most of it, in our hands.

Joolz aer. It fits into overhead bin and it depends whether it's a full flight or not. We had it almost always gate checked bc it's always full flight. We flew with AC.

We have a dog, so i asked my friends with dog what stroller they are using. We ended up with 2nd hand jogging stroller for neighborhood walk and when i saw my friends with joolz aer, i got one 2nd hand too. That one lives in the car and travels with us. She is now 20mo and still loves her stroller.

We have joolz aer, it has traveled with us to asia from canada.

We have joolz aer and has travelled with us to asia. Been gate checked and been on overhead. It's so light.

The only ones that fit in the cabin are the joolz aer, the yoyo and the bugaboo butterfly. I have the butterfly and I love it, and it’s really hardy, easy to push, lasts to 22kg and comes in beige!

Seconded, I love the Joolz Aer and use it for travel and for daily use when I don’t have both kids at once. It fits overhead of flights, and is the smoothest ride on bumpy streets in my experience.

I love the Joolz Aer, yes it's full flat recline! It's superb, I'd recommend.

Yes this is true - we have the joolz aer which is great and so light weight (but only faces forwards) and in theory fits in overhead lockers but they always take it at the gate!

We love our Joolz Aer - great for limited daycare parking, stairs, subways, packing into Ubers, etc. I know people who use it as their only NYC stroller and love it, although I’m a firm believer that you need (at least) two strollers - the travel stroller like the Aer and the SUV like a Cruz. The SUV is for local trips where you need the basket for all the baby stuff and playground toys, walking around the city nearby where you want the comfortable wheels, trips to the supermarket where you need somewhere to put the groceries, for the second kid when you need a roller board that you actually not go crazy using, etc.

The Joolz Aer is great for paved sidewalks and everyday travel where you don’t need to go over really large bumps or cobblestone pathways. It’s good for playground/library and appts. It folds compact easily and you can bring onto subways and public transport. We have the Bugaboo Butterfly because we liked that the basket underneath was slightly bigger so we could also fit some groceries underneath. What both the bugaboo and the Joolz is NOT good for is the rough terrain of Central Park. We tried it and it was terrible. A lot of the Central Park winding paths have bumpy roads because of the large tree roots so it was such a pain to maneuver. We now take the UPPAbaby Cruz with us when we go to Central Park. Overall, the Joolz is great. We have several friends who have it for travel and use in the city.

I’m a nanny who’s used many strollers, and the Joolz Aer is my favorite! I think you really need a one hand fold and a shoulder strap for the subway. I have the nuna travel for my son, which is a close second. You’ll see a ton of yo-yos, but I find them hard to fold up.

Joolz aer is pretty good and you can fold it up with one hand and has a strap to carry it on your shoulder. Lightweight as well

Love my joolz aer

Will you be able to take pram on plane or will you need to get it with luggage at the end destination At Gatwick we get prams back at the luggage area and it can be a HIKE with bags and kids even with the carrier I have a joolz aer but the driver for buying it was that we live up a flight of stairs so I need to fold with one hand and carry with baby Also have you a travel bag - we had a uppababy vista broken in transit so now always use a travel bag when we check the pram in

We have the aer and I love how it folds one handed I went to shop to buy the yoyo but after testing both I preferred the aer For the cost it’s worth going for a road test That being said everytime I bring pram on as carry on they ask if it’s a yoyo and they seem to think only yoyo are allowed on plane but no one has ever stopped me and we fly roughly once a month

You don’t neeeeed, but I won’t lie, they’re nice to have. We’ve gone through several: we have the big boujie one which was my first big pregnancy purchase. It converts to a double, and has a huge storage basket. We use this around the neighborhood. It got a lot of KM during mat leave and still does on our daily walks/trips to the park! We have the bugaboo butterfly for travel. It fits well in the car and is easy to lug around. We had a jogging stroller (hand me down) which would’ve been great for snow or running, but if I was out with the stroller, I had my dog who is not a runner 😅. If you have space and live in the suburbs and want to go on trails and runs, I think it’s totally worth it to have multiple strollers for different occasions. If you live in the city and are tight on space, I’d spring for a fancy travel stroller (namely joolz aer) for which you can purchase a bassinet and car seat adapters and use that as your workhorse. I emphasize fancy because the features, suspension, folding mechanism on the premium models will make things a lot more pleasant.

The Joolz aer is truly a well thought out stroller. Just saw the updated aer2 and it now incorporates cybex’s style seatbelts. I really regret getting Hamilton strollers over the Joolz after seeing how uncomfortable my girl sits

Remember you can rent. We have a large Hauck runner and it’s far too big to travel with. Been keeping my eye on Vinted, marketplace etc and people still wanting £200+ for smaller travel strollers and I don’t even need one except for our holiday. Ended up renting the Joolz Aer for 2 weeks including delivery and home collection for £50.

Second this. Also recently found out you can order the version with full recline from Europe. Someone posted a link and with shipping it was the same cost as I paid for mine here with the half recline. But it’s THE EASIEST one hand fold of all the ones I looked at. Small and lightweight and we’ve taken it on 4 different airlines with no issue.  It’s not cheap though! Side note though: always take the travel bag / case the pram comes in with you - we didn’t one time and they said you can’t take it on the plane without the bag and tried to force us to check it in - which I didn’t want to do incase it got damaged. We had to leave the check-in counter and literally beg a cleaner in the airport for a garbage bag to put it in. Probably just that shitty airlines policy but quite the learning experience! 

Same I love my joolz for all those reasons. I do NOT understand why people are still recommending the yoyo as the best travel stroller. It’s small but it’s so rickety it feels like pushing a dolls pram around. Also, the fact that a travel stroller requires 2 hands to close is absurd. How is that supposed to work when you’re out travelling and you have a baby in one arm, a diaper bag slung over your shoulder, and a shopping bag in the crook of your other arm?

I wish I skipped the big ass stroller. Depends on your lifestyle but we are usually house-car-shop/or resto or appointment and back and baby is fine in the Joolz Aer. However I do prefer her chunky stroller for walks around the neighbourhood because the pavement here is crummy.

We live in rural AB and have two - a Thule urban glide which we use for our outdoor adventures/neighbourhood walks and is a jogging stroller. Our other is a Joolz Aer which we’ve used extensively for international and domestic travel, as well as our day to day shopping, and trips to urban centres! We splurged and got the bassinet and used that for the first 6 months which was nice! We got infant car seat adapters for both strollers but only used them a handful of times - I was much happier to baby wear or use the bassinet attachment. Now that LO is just about 2 and we are expecting our second, we bought a double Thule chariot to have the option of strollering with two but predominantly to use as a bike trailer. Our older one is on the cusp of not wanting to stroller much, and we plan on increasing her walking distance now that the second will be the primary stroller user.

We have the Ergobaby Metro+ , SIL has the Joolz Aer. I tried both and I liked both. If you’re only using it here and there, I’d go for the Ergobaby. If you will travel a lot, maybe the Joolz would work better as the build was a tiny bit better compared to the Ergobaby. The Yoyo felt way too small as there was barely any room in the basket under.

We have the Joolz Aer and absolutely love it as our travel pram. We have also taken it on board to store in the overhead lockers with both Jet2 and British Airways and have never had a problem!

We have the Nuna swivel car seat, it’s awesome. Baby is now 17 months and it’s still rear facing, can swivel it to forward facing when she’s ready and getting in and out of the car is a breeze. 100% recommend. Favorite on the go, easy travel stroller is joolz aer. OMG that thing is great, airline approved, sturdy, one hand fold. Perfect for on the go anywhere. Those are my two recommendations! I am also a Bumbleride stroller fan which I have as well, but that’s because we do lots of walks in parks/off the beaten path. I had both the indie and the regular one and both are awesome, but bulky because of the tires.

I'd get a foldable buggy, like Joolz Aer! It's super convenient, you can strap in your toddler and not worry about him/her running. Also there's room for all the toys for sand or groceries in the basket below.

I was going between those and the joolz, leaning towards the joolz. I ended up with the yoyo because id heard some gate agents gave you trouble bringing it on if it wasn’t a yoyo, even though people would say its “like a yoyo.” The fold isn’t thaaat bad. It does take 2 steps/2 hands, but once you get the hang of it it’s pretty easy. We started with the 6+ month pack and car seat clips, then bought the newborn pack right before we took our first trip, then found a bassinet for cheap and used that for a few months. Now we have the footmuff, bug net and parasol for our trips to cold and tropical locations later this year ha- my only real complaint is the pretty useless basket under it.

Travel stroller that can go in the cabin with you. We have a Nuna mixx as our main stroller but got a yoyo for travel so we don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by the airline. We’re in control of our own destiny if something breaks lol It fits in the overhead of even tiny E175 regional jets! You can get a newborn pack, bassinet and/or 6+ month seat pack and car seat clips for a bucket seat. We ended up with all of the above and it’s been awesome! I believe the 3 main ones that are within overhead dimensions are yoyo, joolz aer and bugaboo butterfly.

I live in a city on the third floor of an apartment building with no elevator and nowhere on the ground floor to store a stroller. I also walk a lot and don’t drive very often. I thought I wanted an Uppababy Vista because that’s what everyone seems to deem as the gold standard of strollers but after a family member with a Vista visited us, I realized a Vista would be truly useless for me because I would not be able to carry it up and down the stairs. Especially not with a baby in my arms. It literally weighs 30 lbs!! I went with a Joolz Aer because it has a bassinet option, it quick folds to become super compact with a carrying strap (even with the bassinet attached), and it only weighs 13 lbs! My baby isn’t here yet but I’ve already tried taking it up and down the stairs and I had no difficulty at all. Of course, it’s not going to feel as substantial and sturdy as a Vista or any other similar boat of a stroller, but when it comes to practically, it makes so much sense for us. It has a really great warranty, too. We also checked out the Stokke Yoyo, which is what we originally thought we wanted, but it felt super cheap and insubstantial to us and we didn’t like its bassinet at all. And we checked out the Bugaboo Butterfly which we actually loved but it doesn’t have a bassinet option and that’s important to us. Overall, I think you’re definitely on the right track with looking into travel strollers as a primary stroller for city life. In my opinion, it’s really the only practical option unless you have ground floor storage space or a large and easily accessible car trunk to keep your stroller in.

We did a lot of travel with our now 2.5 year old. Is he already 2 years old? If so, legally he will need his own seat. For me personally, we got her a seat since she was around 15 months old because she was too wiggly and can use the extra space for her to stretch out, play and sleep. Flight logistic: Typically, airline will serve meal 1 hr after take off. If your little one is a heavy sleeper, that could work. My daughter is typically a good sleeper, and during our recent midnight flight (flight departed at 12am), thankfully she was sleeping through the entire meal service. We pushed our schedule a bit later that day so she nap at around 3-5pm and was able to stay awake until take off. Car seat: Will you need a car seat at your destination? If so, you might want to bring it. We use the cosco scenera next which is very compact and lightweight, and fits in the airplane seat. But if you don't need the car seat, you can leave it. I typically bring an inflatable foot rest - it helps my daughter to rest and to prevent toys falling down to the ground (so we don't have to bend down to pick it up 1000x). Stroller: I have Joolz Aer and I loved it - although I wish the basket is a bit bigger. Other option is the ergobaby metro 3, a lot of my friends have it and love it. Or the bugaboo butterfly. Some airline only believe that YoYo is the only stroller that can fit in the overhead bin. If they don't let you bring it as a carry on, you can gate check them. just put a stroller cover (like the travel bag) on it before you gate check because mine has been damaged from being gate checked. Tips: lots of new toys, snacks and allow screen time! Offer breastfeeding during take off and landing, the sucking helps with ear pressure. If he refused, get him to drink water. juice or suck on lollipop. I love the melissa & doug water book, stickers and play doh. I used to hate play doh but she loves it and keep making the same "snowman" for 30+ minutes haha. Lastly, I haven't been to Portugal yet but I heard it is so kids friendly and the foods are amazing. Have lots of fun and most of the times, our kiddo surprise us (in a good way) during vacations.

I'm going to complicate your decision by recommending the Joolz Aer. One handed collapse and expand, collapses to carry on luggage size. Also not American as a bonus. I've used it as our only stroller for almost seven months.

I have it and I have another travel stroller. It’s mostly good with good wheels but I don’t think it lies down flat enough like the other I have ( silvercross jet ) also the basket is def big enough but I find the seat just to be too short and not long enough.

Just an FYI. We have a travel stroller and they have made us gate check it every single time.

When I first moved here I thought it was silly seeing so many Cadillac sized strollers with big wheels- seems contradictory. But then I realized its the cobbles stones, albeit not so wide spread in Berlin, I’ve now traveled with a stroller to Copenhagen, Prague and Lisbon and the bigger the wheels the better really or else they get stuck between stones. Thats why in Berlin and CPH buggaboos are so popular. Also, easywalkers, joolz and joie.

Uppababy minu 3! I tried the bugaboo, Joolz are, metro and hands down prefer minu 3. Overhead compatible, sturdy, big basket and full recline.

Love our Joolz!!

Also love the Joolz and I want to add that their warranty is transferable, which was a draw to me when we're ready to sell it. I'm not sure when they started this in case you want to look into getting it second hand.

Also +1 - obsessed with my Joolz

I just went through this same decision and spent hours painfully researching, also went to try both of them out in person. I finally landed on the Joolz but haven’t used it with baby yet so can’t really vouch for it, but a few reasons I chose it: it is a little bit lighter, I liked the handle better, people seem to like the carry strap more, the push and maneuverability seemed more smooth. I also felt like I found more people on the internet that were team Joolz, but honestly it seems like both are really good options. Once you add the bumper bar and footrest it’s nearly the same price as the butterfly + bumper bar. I actually found a Netherlands site that sells it for cheaper than in the US and since it is the EU version it has a lay flat recline.

Joolz travel stroller is really compact. We take it on vacations all the time and great for around the city